Bill Groth, Director of Athletics, Health & PE for Riverhead Central School, was recently named a “2014 Zone Award” recipient at the New York State Council of Administrators for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance during the 2014 Anne Mackey Awards Banquet in Verona, NY.
Groth has demonstrated this leadership and vision through actions evidenced with the “Wave to Wave” mentoring program, implemented an elementary school/dental hygiene program and “Heartlinks Project” with Stony Brook University, while facilitating a New York State Education Child Nutrition Department grant. In 2013, under Groth’s leadership the Riverhead Physical education department was granted the first “Project Fit America” award in New York State to reverse the lack of fitness in youth.
His dedication to physical health education advancement is noted with his teamwork and volunteering with the Physical Ed. and Health Professional Certification Programs (PEHPC), in addition to leading his district in successfully receiving a $425,000 Partner in Education Corporate grant/award. Bill also worked with technology to design and develop the W.O.W. physical activity/classroom break to address the obesity crisis, while promoting the benefits of activity, and was selected by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services award as having “exceptional health and wellness programs.”
From the Presenter Profiles in the “impactful Leadership Creates Affirmative Results” program booklet of the New York State Council of Administrators Conference in Verona, NY:
“Bill Groth is a fixture in the Riverhead Community, as evidenced by the First Legislative District naming June 23rd, 2008 “William Groth Day”. Bill’s exemplary 30+ years in education have been recognized by the following accolades: 2009 Phi Delta Kappa “Friend of Education” award; 2009 Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition; 2009 Suffolk County Executive Commendation. In the past Bill has been recognized for his expertise and achievement as an athletic administrator, earning both the 1997 and 1998 Athletic Management Award of Excellence. Bill’s leadership has been demonstrated time and again as he has served as the Past President of Section XI’s Conference II. He is currently the Vice President of Conference II. He has also been the Secretary of Conference II and has served on the Nomination, Policy, Safety and Constitution committees with Section XI.”
Source: Press release issued by Riverhead Central School District, Dec. 10.
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